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the excerpt below is from an article published in the omaha morning world - herald newspaper in 1892
\we demand a national currency, safe, sound, and flexible, issued by the general government only... we demand free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at the present legal ratio of 16 to 1.\
based on the excerpt, which statement summarizes the goal expressed by populists?
the federal government should stabilize debts and support the free silver movement
private banks should be created to offer high - interest loans to farmers dealing with debt.
agricultural taxes should be increased to protect american farmers by stabilizing crop prices
cooperative farming communities should be created to reduce costs through shared resources

Explanation:

The excerpt demands a national - currency issued by the general government and free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold. This aligns with the Free Silver Movement which aimed to increase the money supply. The goal is about the federal government's role in currency and supporting the Free Silver Movement.

Answer:

The federal government should stabilize debts and support the Free Silver Movement